IPL 2025: Delhi Capitals looks to end losing streak as PBKS aims for playoffs, fans say ‘Preity’s hope vs Delhi’s heat’

As the IPL 2025 season nears its end, Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Delhi Capitals (DC) are preparing up for a crucial match in Dharamshala. Scheduled for Thursday, May 8, this game could shape the playoff picture, especially for PBKS, who are just one win away from confirming their spot in the top four. For DC, it’s a chance to break a poor run and reignite their top-four ambitions.


PBKS currently stand strong in third position with seven wins from ten games. With three matches left, a victory against DC would not only ensure their qualification but also keep them in the hunt for a top-two finish. Only Gujarat Titans, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, and Delhi Capitals have a mathematical chance of matching or exceeding the 17-point mark. PBKS can reach a total of 21 points, which keeps their chances of a top-two spot alive, especially if GT or RCB drop points in their remaining fixtures.

On the other side, Delhi Capitals are stuck in fifth position with six wins from eleven matches. After a promising start where they won four out of their first four games, DC have only managed one win in their last five outings. Now, they find themselves needing a comeback, and this match against PBKS becomes a must-win if they wish to keep their playoff dreams alive.


The HPCA Stadium in Dharamshala, usually not known for big totals, showed a different face in its previous outing. The last match here was a high-scoring affair, with the pitch offering some early movement but generally favouring batters. Fast bowlers may still find some assistance, but overall, fans can expect another run-filled contest.


Fans online have added colour to the build-up. One user called it “a must-win game for DC” and highlighted how they’ve faltered after their strong start. “A win for Punjab will confirm their qualification,” they added.


Another summed it up creatively: “DC vs PBKS: The clash of ‘almost’ kings. One has Delhi heat, the other has Preity’s hope.”


A third user posted, “If DC vs PBKS goes in favour of DC, it will spice up the entire IPL.”


With PBKS chasing playoff certainty and DC seeking a turnaround, the stakes in Dharamshala couldn’t be higher for both teams.

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